POLITICS

A new YouGov poll found that golf is the most boring sport to watch, followed by American football and cricket.

Esther McVey is the new Work and Pensions Secretary, but people aren't exactly celebrating the appointment. Here is a history of her record on welfare and employment.

"My money is on Oprah", one Twitter user wrote.

Chaos erupts in Sri Lankan parliament as ruling United National Party politicians clash with opposition over corruption allegations at central bank.

Figures obtained by Labour MP Jim McMahon show 12% of total calls in 12 months to October last year were abandoned.

The transport secretary was airing his thoughts on the state of the cabinet reshuffle as well as train strikes.

Chief of staff John Kelly hoping to bring calm back to officials inside chaotic White House as staff shortages bite.

Chancellor and Brexit secretary hope to secure a bespoke trade deal with the European Union that will include financial services.

Eurosceptic MPs have criticised Theresa May for not appointing a 'no-deal' Brexit minister as promised in her Cabinet reshuffle.

Reports have suggested that the upcoming Nuclear Posture Review will outline administration plans to develop smaller nuclear warheads and loosen restrictions on their usage.

Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon is leaving his position as Executive Chairman of Breitbart News, a role he had held since 2012, the organisation said.

Friends of the Earth complained to the UN that the EU withdrawal bill, designed to create a smooth Brexit, may have breached international environmental law.

EU officials have washed away concerns raised by Brexit secretary David Davis, insisting they are right to prepare for a no-deal.

Committee to Protect Journalists gives US President top prize for 'overall achievement in undermining global press freedom'.

A policy is judged, not according to its utility, its internal consistency or its practical impact, but by how closely it accords with tribal values.

Millennials are excited about the new 26-30 railcard announced in the Autumn Budget, but are getting impatient. The Treasury insists a spring rollout is still on the cards.

Ivanka Trump slammed on Twitter for praising Oprah's 'empowering' Golden Globes speech and encouraging others to join Time's Up after Donald Trump accused of sexual harassment.

Relations between North Korea and South Korea have been strained for many years, but one moment in 2000 shows another future is still possible.

"At least she's a real 'stable genius'," one Twitter user shot back.

Iran's supreme leader accuses the US, Saudi Arabia and Israel for orchestrating the anti-regime campaign against Tehran.

"All those pants on fire," one Twitter user cheekily wrote.

The tough-talking premier defended Hungary's decision to not accept refugees as part of the EU-wide resettlement programme.

Juncker dismisses the idea Britain could backtrack on its Brexit pledge and urges remaining members to commit to a new financial framework.

Kansas State Representative Steve Alford issued an apology stressing that he did not mean to make racist remarks but was simply pointing out that chemicals have varying effects on different people.

South Korean foreign minister announces Seoul would allocate funds from its own money and would not seek renegotiation with Tokyo.

Inter-Korea talks over Pyongyang's participation in the upcoming Winter Olympics kick off in border village Panmunjom.

Prayuth Chan-ocha, who is known for his shocking tactics with the media, told reporters to "ask this guy" if they had any questions regarding politics or conflict.

The prime minister Theresa May has been slammed for a bungled Cabinet reshuffle which has been described by one MP as the "worst I have ever witnessed".

David Cameron's former strategy chief said his boss believed Barack Obama was one of the 'most narcissistic and self-absorbed people'.